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Weekend CMW Retreat at the Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN

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CMW's annual retreat at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Gatlinburg, TN
May 1-4, 2025


Learn more on CMW's Retreat webpage at
CMW Arrowmont Retreat Information


Overview

CNW takes over the Arrowmont campus where all classes take place
Discounted on-campus accommodations are offered and group meals provided

Selected CMW members serve as volunteer instructors and staff

On day of arrival participants will select two half-day classes and two full-day classes,
using mini-lathes, midi-lathes, large lathes and carving equipment

Class Offerings and Schedule

The class offerings, schedule and instructor list are available at the CMW Retreat web page
CMW Arrowmont Retreat Information

New this year

 

Basket illusion

A class for all skill levels in carving/embellishing with micromotors (provided)

Split turning

Chasing threads


Costs

 

The retreat is a very affordable way to learn new woodturning skills

 

Facilities Fee of $100 paid to CMW online as part of the registration process, which covers the cost of the studios

 

Material fees are generally $5.00 to $25.00 per class and are payable directly to the instructors at the retreat


Fees for accommodations and meals
are payable directly to Arrowmont beginning March 17.

All participants pay $195 for Arrowmont’s meal package (9 meals)

Participants are encouraged to stay on the Arrowmont campus Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Evening gatherings on the porch are not to be missed!

 

Room choice is first-come-first-served. Rooming options vary; see costs below

 

On-campus housing will be in the New Dorm, Teachers, or Staff House.

Discounted rates per person per night are:

 

Triple w/share bath (Teachers)

$45

Double w/shared bath (Teachers)

$60

Single w/shared bath (Teachers)

$75

Double w/private bath (Bill May Hall)

$85

Single w/private bath (Bill May Hall)

$130


CALL ARROWMONT DIRECTLY:

Call Travis Ling at: (865) 436-5860 x23 to reserve and pay for your room and meals, and advise of dietary restrictions.
Note that check in to the rooms is at noon on Thursday. 



Contacts

CMW Retreat Organizers


Annie Ogg
annieogg@yahoo.com 
(828) 620-1765

Dawn Lytle
lytle_dawn@yahoo.com



General CMW Contacts

Mike Moore, President
cmw@mountainwoodturners.org

Tony Micocci, Events Coordinator
tony@micocci.com





Date and Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:00 AM until Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 PM

Location

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
www.arrowmont.org
556 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN  37738
USA

Event Contact(s)

Dawn Lytle

Tony Micocci

Mike Moore

Anne Ogg

Category

Arrowmont

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

Capacity

52 Total Slots
8 Available Slot(s)